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I have been meaning to tell this for a while but just have not had the chance.
A few months after Kerry Von Erich killed him self Bob Orton Sr. ( Randy's Grandfather) and his wife came to visit us from Vegas. While he was in town he wanted to go see Fritz. So me my brother my dad and Bob went out to Fritz's ranch. This would be the first time my dad and Fritz had spoken since Davids death. We are there and the visit is going well till Fritz and Bob started arguing about something I was only about 10 or 11 I can't remember what. Fritz got so mad he told Orton "wait right here you SOB I'm going to get my gun" I remind you Kerry had recently killed himself. Orton said in his old raspy voice "is it the same fucking gun you killed your kid with?" My dad told me and my brother go get in the car and we left.
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haha the whole Von Erich family was so fvcked up.
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haha the whole Von Erich family was so fvcked up.
yeah I know so is the Hart family
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I have been meaning to tell this for a while but just have not had the chance.
A few months after Kerry Von Erich killed him self Bob Orton Sr. ( Randy's Grandfather) and his wife came to visit us from Vegas. While he was in town he wanted to go see Fritz. So me my brother my dad and Bob went out to Fritz's ranch. This would be the first time my dad and Fritz had spoken since Davids death. We are there and the visit is going well till Fritz and Bob started arguing about something I was only about 10 or 11 I can't remember what. Fritz got so mad he told Orton "wait right here you SOB I'm going to get my gun" I remind you Kerry had recently killed himself. Orton said in his old raspy voice "is it the same fucking gun you killed your kid with?" My dad told me and my brother go get in the car and we left.
Bullshit, Police report or it didn't happen
Then you cracked one off and came back to reality.
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everyone looks retarded haha
(http://www.vonerich.com/Family!.jpg)
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Hey Karl.... you ever meet the Big Bossman?
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Bullshit, Police report or it didn't happen
Then you cracked one off and came back to reality.
No one called the police
Hey Karl.... you ever meet the Big Bossman?
Ya when I was bout 6 or so he was very nice
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Karl, have you met the iron sheik. He's crazy on Howard Stern.
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yeah I know so is the Hart family
I remember watching in the early to mid 90's and they portrayed the Harts like the wholesome family. They were all batshit crazy.
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No one called the police
Ya when I was bout 6 or so he was very nice
I'm fucking with ya.. but seriously, pics or it didn't happen.
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I have lots of pics of all kinds of cool shit . I need to find the flash drive that they are on
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Speaking of the Harts- Karl, do you have any Hart or Stampede stories?
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Speaking of the Harts- Karl, do you have any Hart or Stampede stories?
Not really. My dad never worked for Stu Hart. I have met Bret and Owen they were both very nice. I just read Bret's book though, it's one of the better wrestling books out there.
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kk,
tell me if it is true that the Von Erichs were caught throwing a special yellow rose Floral arrangement (made by the fans in memorial of David) into a river (from their Lincoln) like minutes after they were given it
This event was what caused the territory to go down
don't kayfabe me
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I have been meaning to tell this for a while but just have not had the chance.
A few months after Kerry Von Erich killed him self Bob Orton Sr. ( Randy's Grandfather) and his wife came to visit us from Vegas. While he was in town he wanted to go see Fritz. So me my brother my dad and Bob went out to Fritz's ranch. This would be the first time my dad and Fritz had spoken since Davids death. We are there and the visit is going well till Fritz and Bob started arguing about something I was only about 10 or 11 I can't remember what. Fritz got so mad he told Orton "wait right here you SOB I'm going to get my gun" I remind you Kerry had recently killed himself. Orton said in his old raspy voice "is it the same fucking gun you killed your kid with?" My dad told me and my brother go get in the car and we left.
Randy came into my old gym all the time, used to see him and his dad all the time, dude got some UNBELIEVEABLE women. :o
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kk,
tell me if it is true that the Von Erichs were caught throwing a special yellow rose Floral arrangement (made by the fans in memorial of David) into a river (from their Lincoln) like minutes after they were given it
This event was what caused the territory to go down
don't kayfabe me
I can assure you that is not what caused the territory to go down. That was caused by the WWF. None of the other promotions could compete with Vince and his money and his television deal. Fritz(WCCW) , Vern Gagne(AWA), even tried pulling their promotions together for big PPV events called Super Clash to compete but could not. Vince was also taking both organizations talent. From AWA he took The Rockers Hulk Hogan, Mr. Perfect ect. and from WCCW he took guys like The Free Birds. Thats what happend to the promotion they simply could not compete. Plus all the Von Erich boys were dying and the were the big stars of World Class.
As for throwing the flowers out the window it would not surprise me. The Trinity River is right there so I'm sure that probably happend . No Kayfabe.
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everyone looks retarded haha
(http://www.vonerich.com/Family!.jpg)
I lived in the Denton Tx area when I was a kid and I remember seeing the Von Erichs around town. I think the only person from this pic that's still alive is Kevin
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I have been meaning to tell this for a while but just have not had the chance.
A few months after Kerry Von Erich killed him self Bob Orton Sr. ( Randy's Grandfather) and his wife came to visit us from Vegas. While he was in town he wanted to go see Fritz. So me my brother my dad and Bob went out to Fritz's ranch. This would be the first time my dad and Fritz had spoken since Davids death. We are there and the visit is going well till Fritz and Bob started arguing about something I was only about 10 or 11 I can't remember what. Fritz got so mad he told Orton "wait right here you SOB I'm going to get my gun" I remind you Kerry had recently killed himself. Orton said in his old raspy voice "is it the same fucking gun you killed your kid with?" My dad told me and my brother go get in the car and we left.
Did you ever get to meet Dusty Rhodes?
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I have been meaning to tell this for a while but just have not had the chance.
A few months after Kerry Von Erich killed him self Bob Orton Sr. ( Randy's Grandfather) and his wife came to visit us from Vegas. While he was in town he wanted to go see Fritz. So me my brother my dad and Bob went out to Fritz's ranch. This would be the first time my dad and Fritz had spoken since Davids death. We are there and the visit is going well till Fritz and Bob started arguing about something I was only about 10 or 11 I can't remember what. Fritz got so mad he told Orton "wait right here you SOB I'm going to get my gun" I remind you Kerry had recently killed himself. Orton said in his old raspy voice "is it the same fucking gun you killed your kid with?" My dad told me and my brother go get in the car and we left.
GODDAMN! ;D
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Great thread....more stories. thanks Karl
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I can assure you that is not what caused the territory to go down. That was caused by the WWF. None of the other promotions could compete with Vince and his money and his television deal. Fritz(WCCW) , Vern Gagne(AWA), even tried pulling their promotions together for big PPV events called Super Clash to compete but could not. Vince was also taking both organizations talent. From AWA he took The Rockers Hulk Hogan, Mr. Perfect ect. and from WCCW he took guys like The Free Birds. Thats what happend to the promotion they simply could not compete. Plus all the Von Erich boys were dying and the were the big stars of World Class.
As for throwing the flowers out the window it would not surprise me. The Trinity River is right there so I'm sure that probably happend . No Kayfabe.
VON ERICHS ,were all the main draw of world class,built around kerry,when he became texas tornado and wwf ,wrestling fans probably heard of him but he was not 100 pct accepted ,great build tho.same for lex luger aka the narcissist good character but luger of course a fictional name in itself was not a character based wrestler or gimmick his body was his selling point to sucess,they figured a pampered nickname narcissist was good name ,but to me vince likes to 'gay'up wrestlers like adrian adonis,the model rick martel,golddust .
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Did you ever get to meet Dusty Rhodes?
Yes when I was a kid we used to drive down to house in Austin every so offten. His wife my mom and dad used to party a lot together when my dad and Dusty were wrestling in Florda
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Another funny story about Fritz the last time we saw him me my old man Terry Funk and a Japanese reporter all went out to Fritz's house for the day. We ended up at some whata burger and my dad Terry and Fritz were all arguing over who was gonna pay the bill. Some how Fritz won and paid. Later I think we some how found out that Fritz owned the Whataburger or some shit.
I have pics from that day I will try to find them.
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Dont know if you have seen this Karl but if you aint I thought you may appreciate it.
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I have seen that before . Good stuff. My dad helped train Jimmy garvin they were tag partners for a short time when my dad was baby face . Also Dick Murdoch was my god father. He was one of the funniest people of have known. I really miss him
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I understand Ol Dirty Dick Murdoch was a genuine badass?
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Not really. My dad never worked for Stu Hart. I have met Bret and Owen they were both very nice. I just read Brest's book though, it's one of the better wrestling books out there.
i know/knew most of the Harts. Bret still trains at my gym to this day. (actually i don't know about today because i am in Scottsdale at the Barrett Jackson auction). but he is a current member.
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i know/knew most of the Harts. Bret still trains at my gym to this day. (actually i don't know about today because i am in Scottsdale at the Barrett Jackson auction). but he is a current member.
pick one up for me, fella.
i like anything from the 67 mustang fastback line, 69 camaro, chevelle or nova, but i'm also willing to settle for a dodge challenger. so...yeah.
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I understand Ol Dirty Dick Murdoch was a genuine badass?
My man if you only knew. My dad met him when Murdoch was real young. My dad had just moved to Amarillo and was wrestling for the Funks. He was driving down the road one day and saw some kid with 2 bear cubs on chains. My dad had to pull over and talk to him. That was the start of their friend ship. They were Best friend up till the day Dickie died. The only time I have ever seen my old man upset by the way.
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pick one up for me, fella.
i like anything from the 67 mustang fastback line, 69 camaro, chevelle or nova, but i'm also willing to settle for a dodge challenger. so...yeah.
the fastbacks are exactly what i am looking for. there are a ton of them here. 69/70 is my favorite style.
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i know/knew most of the Harts. Bret still trains at my gym to this day. (actually i don't know about today because i am in Scottsdale at the Barrett Jackson auction). but he is a current member.
Is Goldberg there he likes those auctions.
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Is Goldberg there he likes those auctions.
haven't seen him but this place is huge.
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My man if you only knew. My dad met him when Murdoch was real young. My dad had just moved to Amarillo and was wrestling for the Funks. He was driving down the road one day and saw some kid with 2 bear cubs on chains. My dad had to pull over and talk to him. That was the start of their friend ship. They were Best friend up till the day Dickie died. The only time I have ever seen my old man upset by the way.
Just been thinking didnt Murdoch use your dads finisher too, the brainbuster. I remember Murdochs been awesome.
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Just been thinking didnt Murdoch use your dads finisher too, the brainbuster. I remember Murdochs been awesome.
ya he did but my old man started it
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Awesome stories Karl.....
Any stories on Kamala??
or the missing link??
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VON ERICHS ,were all the main draw of world class,built around kerry,when he became texas tornado and wwf ,wrestling fans probably heard of him but he was not 100 pct accepted ,great build tho.same for lex luger aka the narcissist good character but luger of course a fictional name in itself was not a character based wrestler or gimmick his body was his selling point to sucess,they figured a pampered nickname narcissist was good name ,but to me vince likes to 'gay'up wrestlers like adrian adonis,the model rick martel,golddust .
Since I was a low end jobber, I didn't really need a gimmick. The name Venom Vince Versace was only used to signify me as a heel to the audience. The only thing I had to do was to put someone over and get the crowd worked up. Usually calling them a bunch of rednecks who lost the war usually gets them riled up
Quite frankly most gimmicks were done by the workers themselves. McMahon didn't have much part in it
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Since I was a low end jobber, I didn't really need a gimmick. The name Venom Vince Versace was only used to signify me as a heel to the audience. The only thing I had to do was to put someone over and get the crowd worked up. Usually calling them a bunch of rednecks who lost the war usually gets them riled up
Quite frankly most gimmicks were done by the workers themselves. McMahon didn't have much part in it
Not true at all . :-\
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Awesome stories Karl.....
Any stories on Kamala??
or the missing link??
for a avatar like that hell ya I do ;D
Back in like 03 or so my dad was doing a autograph show in Arlington Link was there. My dads table was next to Killer Tim Brooks cause they are good friends and like to fuck with each other all the time. Brooks was leaning over the table signing a pic for someone when Link walked up with this heavy yellow chair he carried with him every where. My dad said hey Dewy go hit Brooks with that chair. Well the dumb bastered did it. He hit Brooks twice right in the back of the neck. Well Brooks had this big chain on the table it used to be part of his gimmick. He picked it up and went after Link he backed him up against this wall and started choking Link with the chain. The whole time Link was head butting Brooks . Once Brooks got Link to his knees he let go of him. Link picked up his glued on hair piece and left shortly after. My mom snapped a few bad pics of the whole thing If I ever get my scanner working I will post them. Every one thought they were working but they were not. Kamala was there too by the way.
Link and I became pretty good friends the next time he was in town and I sent him up ti Metroflex at 65 he was still big as shit.
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I have been meaning to tell this for a while but just have not had the chance.
A few months after Kerry Von Erich killed him self Bob Orton Sr. ( Randy's Grandfather) and his wife came to visit us from Vegas. While he was in town he wanted to go see Fritz. So me my brother my dad and Bob went out to Fritz's ranch. This would be the first time my dad and Fritz had spoken since Davids death. We are there and the visit is going well till Fritz and Bob started arguing about something I was only about 10 or 11 I can't remember what. Fritz got so mad he told Orton "wait right here you SOB I'm going to get my gun" I remind you Kerry had recently killed himself. Orton said in his old raspy voice "is it the same fucking gun you killed your kid with?" My dad told me and my brother go get in the car and we left.
Kerry Von Eric had a sick build in the eighties. Any pics of him kicking around?
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(http://www.wrestlingzone.ru/images/kerryve3.jpg)
(http://www.obsessedwithwrestling.com/pictures/k/kerryvonerich/06.jpg)
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Karl, I used to see your dad when I was growing up, watching wrestling in Florida on TV with Gordon Solie. I used to go sometimes to the the live matches at the West Palm Beach Auditorium. I saw your dad wrestle Dusty Rhodes. Hey, do you have any Superstar Billy Graham stories?
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Karl, I used to see your dad when I was growing up, watching wrestling in Florida on TV with Gordon Solie. I used to go sometimes to the the live matches at the West Palm Beach Auditorium. I saw your dad wrestle Dusty Rhodes. Hey, do you have any Superstar Billy Graham stories?
Not really. My old man and Eddie Graham were close. He used to fly my parents and Dusty and his wife around on his privet plan. Solie is defiantly the best announcer in my opinion
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Thanks. Great magazine cover..looks like your dad's about to taste "The Bionic Elbow" of the American Dream.
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Thanks. Great magazine cover..looks like your dad's about to taste "The Bionic Elbow" of the American Dream.
Boy, I never saw anyone juice their forehead with a blade as much as Rhodes. Every wresting magazine used to have a bloody face pic of Rhodes.
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PEOPLE THAT LIVE BACK ON THE RANCH TAKE CARE OF THEIR BUSINESS WEATHER IT'S RIGHT OR WRONG
Bullshit, Police report or it didn't happen
Then you cracked one off and came back to reality.
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Boy, I never saw anyone juice their forehead with a blade as much as Rhodes. Every wresting magazine used to have a bloody face pic of Rhodes.
They juiced a lot more back then . Rhodes has such bad scars cause he went up and down. My old man went side to side not a scar on him.
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They juiced a lot more back then . Rhodes has such bad scars cause he went up and down. My old man went side to side not a scar on him.
It must have been interesting for you to grow up around some of these wrestling characters.
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It must have been interesting for you to grow up around some of these wrestling characters.
Ya even though my old man retiered about the time I was born I sill grew around guys like Murdoch ,Rhodes Scott Casey, The Spoiler, Red Bastien, Big Sweed Karlson. It was very intresting. All good guys.
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Boy, I never saw anyone juice their forehead with a blade as much as Rhodes. Every wresting magazine used to have a bloody face pic of Rhodes.
What about Abby?
(http://www.midsouthwrestling.com/legends_abdullah_butcher185x210.jpg)
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What about Abby?
(http://www.midsouthwrestling.com/legends_abdullah_butcher185x210.jpg)
him and my old man hate each other. My dad doesn't have a nice thing to say about the poor guy. My old man says he got him fired in Australia.
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Credit where credit is due Abby didnt do a great deal of anything other than use a fork on people and do colour like a guy and was still a big draw. Id imagine that he was pretty hard to work with.
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Credit where credit is due Abby didnt do a great deal of anything other than use a fork on people and do colour like a #### and was still a big draw. Id imagine that he was pretty hard to work with.
I have herd people say a lot of good things about him just not from my dad.
He was sitting in the Lobby of a Hotel in Japan playing cards with Tiger Conway Jr. and Rocky Johnson. When my dad and Dick Slater walked by Abby told them "you gotta watch Kox he doesn't like us blacks." Not true cause my dad is great friends with Rocky and Tiger especially. I won't repeat what my dad says he told Abby.
My old man and Tiger Conway broke the color barrier in a few sates. Blacks and whits were not allowed to wrestle each other for a while.
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I heard that Rocky Johnson didnt like black people...think Tony Atlas mentioned it in his shoot interview and said he hated tagging with him.
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I heard that Rocky Johnson didnt like black people...think Tony Atlas mentioned it in his shoot interview and said he hated tagging with him.
wow I never herd that . I met Tony when I was very young he was doing the Saba Simba gimmick in WWF
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I couldnt find that segment of the shoot but whilst looking I found the part where Atlas talks about Bruiser Brodys death which is interesting and harrowing stuff.
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Karl, did you ever hang around with Dusty's son?
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I only met Cody a couple of times when we were very young.
Dustin AKA Goldust I have meet a bunch he is very nice. I think very underrated as a worker also.
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Boy, I never saw anyone juice their forehead with a blade as much as Rhodes. Every wresting magazine used to have a bloody face pic of Rhodes.
When you see him now, it really shows. His whole forehead is all creased up looking.
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I only met Cody a couple of times when we were very young.
Dustin AKA Goldust I have meet a bunch he is very nice. I think very underrated as a worker also.
Cool. I agree, i'd like to see them fued but Cody is in a pretty big angle right now.
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Cool. I agree, i'd like to see them fued but Cody is in a pretty big angle right now.
yeah that would be cool
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problem with wrestling as some of the older stars faded they tried to get there kids into the door and some good some bad,lets reminise a bit bruno sammartino was legend son not so good david so-so in wwf,blackjack mulligan mean sob persona barry windham good wrestler kendall no,ric flair well we know that one david flair was terrible .von erichs kerry,david,kevin then flip side mike cousin?chris i think not same success.feel free to add.
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problem with wrestling as some of the older stars faded they tried to get there kids into the door and some good some bad,lets reminise a bit bruno sammartino was legend son not so good david so-so in wwf,blackjack mulligan mean sob persona barry windham good wrestler kendall no,ric flair well we know that one david flair was terrible .von erichs kerry,david,kevin then flip side mike cousin?chris i think not same success.feel free to add.
There are some good second generation start though.
Larry Henning / Kurt Henning
Bob Orton / Bob Orton Jr./ Randy Orton
Mike Dibiase / Ted Debiase / Ted Debiase Jr.
Dusty Rhodes / Dustin / Cody
Carlos Calon / Carlito and his other brother
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There are some good second generation start though.
Larry Henning / Kurt Henning
Bob Orton / Bob Orton Jr./ Randy Orton
Mike Dibiase / Ted Debiase / Ted Debiase Jr.
Dusty Rhodes / Dustin / Cody
Carlos Calon / Carlito and his other brother
Obviously Peter Maivia/Rocky Johnson/Th Rock
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There are some good second generation start though.
Larry Henning / Kurt Henning
Bob Orton / Bob Orton Jr./ Randy Orton
Mike Dibiase / Ted Debiase / Ted Debiase Jr.
Dusty Rhodes / Dustin / Cody
Carlos Calon / Carlito and his other brother
good examples ortons could be best example all good ,i liked orton jr superplex was great move off top rope,he had no ring attire that sm vest lol,,and hat.no body to speak of,but good match guy and villian he never flipped to good guy ever ,neither did greg valentine at least in wwf right karl?
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good examples ortons could be best example all good ,i liked orton jr superplex was great move off top rope,he had no ring attire that sm vest lol,,and hat.no body to speak of,but good match guy and villian he never flipped to good guy ever ,neither did greg valentine at least in wwf right karl?
I think your right. Greg valentine is as stiff as a bord. He was not near as good as his old man.
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I think your right. Greg valentine is as stiff as a bord. He was not near as good as his old man.
my memory is shade off bruiser bob sweetan remember him delivered great pile driver him and tully blanchard had great rivarly can't remember what association was it in texas ,i remember southwest championship wrestling well,but can't remember where the other 2 wrestled for a time.
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I have seen that before . Good stuff. My dad helped train Jimmy garvin they were tag partners for a short time when my dad was baby face . Also Dick Murdoch was my god father. He was one of the funniest people of have known. I really miss him
Murdoch was a big time partier and drinker right?
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Murdoch was a big time partier and drinker right?
Yes. very much so. Sometimes him and my dad would be gone for weeks at a time, when they would get back in to town he would borrow my dads car and not tell his wife he was back. That way he could go partty all night. That the reason why he had 4 successful marriages LOL.
Sometimes they would be late to the airport cause my old man could not get him out of bed. Dickie would just grab his wrestling bag and wear my dads cloths the who trip cause he did not pack or anything.
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Yes. very much so. Sometimes him and my dad would be gone for weeks at a time, when they would get back in to town he would borrow my dads car and not tell his wife he was back. That way he could go partty all night. That the reason why he had 4 successful marriages LOL.
Sometimes they would be late to the airport cause my old man could not get him out of bed. Dickie would just grab his wrestling bag and wear my dads cloths the who trip cause he did not pack or anything.
Yeah I've heard he was a wildman. This board is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks Karl
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Yeah I've heard he was a wildman. This board is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks Karl
you bet
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karl have u ever met randy orton?
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karl have u ever met randy orton?
No I have not. Just his grandfather
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karl have u ever met randy orton?
Squadfather did. He said the dude pulls smokin hot pussy
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Another funny story about Fritz the last time we saw him me my old man Terry Funk and a Japanese reporter all went out to Fritz's house for the day. We ended up at some whata burger and my dad Terry and Fritz were all arguing over who was gonna pay the bill. Some how Fritz won and paid. Later I think we some how found out that Fritz owned the Whataburger or some shit.
I have pics from that day I will try to find them.
here's some pics from that day. My dad is sorta cut out of the one. I probably took it
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:)
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Bump for gmflex
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Karl, you hear anything about chris benoit and his family actually being murdered by his wife's ex husband? he was a wrestler I think his name was kevin something.
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Karl, you hear anything about chris benoit and his family actually being murdered by his wife's ex husband? he was a wrestler I think his name was kevin something.
Kevin Sullivan: Nancy Benoit's ex-husband.
And, no.
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Karl, you hear anything about chris benoit and his family actually being murdered by his wife's ex husband? he was a wrestler I think his name was kevin something.
No Kevin S. Did not murder Benoit.
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No Kevin S. Did not murder Benoit.
The real story about those three is probably what fueled the rumors. I don't remember all the details, but apparently, while Nancy & Kevin were married, Kevin was booker in WCW, and suggested that Nancy & Chris begin spending time together in public to kayfabe fans into thinking they were an item as part of a storied feud between the two men.
Well, Nancy & Benoit did such a good job on the road that they eventually engaged in a real affair, which lead to Nancy leaving Sullivan for Benoit, and real life heat between Chris and Kevin.
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good. I'm glad to hear it was just a rumor. it's sad what happened to the brain of Chris, but would have been a horrible injustice if the truth was overlooked.
I trained with Chris in the late 80's. Stampede wrestling was a breeding ground for wwf, so I met a lot of them; living in Calgary. so many are dead, pretty damn sad.
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Thanks Karl..
I appreciate the story's..
Did you ever consider being a wrestler like your dad?
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good. I'm glad to hear it was just a rumor. it's sad what happened to the brain of Chris, but would have been a horrible injustice if the truth was overlooked.
I trained with Chris in the late 80's. Stampede wrestling was a breeding ground for wwf, so I met a lot of them; living in Calgary. so many are dead, pretty damn sad.
Calgary has a very rich history of professional wrestling. Did you ever train with the British Bulldogs?
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Thanks Karl..
I appreciate the story's..
Did you ever consider being a wrestler like your dad?
Yes I did. We had A nice ring in our backyard at one point and I would train back there with my brother. The plan was that maybe I would go down to Mexico when I graduated and wrestle under hood. (Because I wasn't the muscular beast back then that I am now.) So I might fit in better there. But when I graduated I thought I was in love with this crazy chick and didn't go.
In two thousand and eight I had the opportunity to go to Japan on my dad's name alone. The Indy promotion that my brother was working for was sending guys over. But again I did not go.
One because I was just getting started in my current job and I cannot imagine doing anything else I love it. Two because I thought I was in love again turns out I was right. (We just got hitched in sept BTW)
Three because I did not want to be away from my dad. He was getting old and I didn't want to be away from him.
I am very happy with the way things turned out I love my job
My brother works the Indies regularly mostly as a manager and as a commentator. I enjoy watching him take bumps and throwing his super kick that he practiced on my dad and I my whole childhood.
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Yes I did. We had A nice ring in our backyard at one point and I would train back there with my brother. The plan was that maybe I would go down to Mexico when I graduated and wrestle under hood. (Because I wasn't the muscular beast back then that I am now.) So I might fit in better there. But when I graduated I thought I was in love with this crazy chick and didn't go.
In two thousand and eight I had the opportunity to go to Japan on my dad's name alone. The Indy promotion that my brother was working for was sending guys over. But again I did not go.
One because I was just getting started in my current job and I cannot imagine doing anything else I love it. Two because I thought I was in love again turns out I was right. (We just got hitched in sept BTW)
Three because I did not want to be away from my dad. He was getting old and I didn't want to be away from him.
I am very happy with the way things turned out I love my job
My brother works the Indies regularly mostly as a manager and as a commentator. I enjoy watching him take bumps and throwing his super kick that he practiced on my dad and I my whole childhood.
Damn...leave it to a woman to mangle a mans dreams.
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Damn...leave it to a woman to mangle a mans dreams.
Haha it's ok I'm a very lucky guy to have gotten to experience what I have with my dad.
I'm also very lucky and happy with my career now. I've gotten to do things in my idustry that people who've been in it for 20 years haven't gotten to do and I'm only 30.
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He was sitting in the Lobby of a Hotel in Japan playing cards with Tiger Conway Jr. and Rocky Johnson. When my dad and Dick Slater walked by Abby told them "you gotta watch Kox he doesn't like us blacks."
Well, considering your Dad's initials...
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Haha it's ok I'm a very lucky guy to have gotten to experience what I have with my dad.
I'm also very lucky and happy with my career now. I've gotten to do things in my idustry that people who've been in it for 20 years haven't gotten to do and I'm only 30.
Hey Karl, u know more on the story of Harley Race pulling a gun on Hogan back in the mid eighties?
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Well, considering your Dad's initials...
:D
All the boys knew it was just a gimmick. Abby and my dad just didn't like each other. Because of one incident between the two my dad ended being sent home from Australia.
Later my old man would be told by his wife at the time that if he wanted to save their marriage she didn't want him going back to Australia, so he didn't. That was with a gun on him in the car at the airport. Crazy shit. Wrestlers were hard on their family's. But at one point he was there for 9 months.
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Hey Karl, u know more on the story of Harley Race pulling a gun on Hogan back in the mid eighties?
Not really. I heard someone talking about it on a podcast not to long ago. Can't remember who though. That was the first time I had heard it I think.
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Not really. I heard someone talking about it on a podcast not to long ago. Can't remember who though. That was the first time I had heard it I think.
Something along the lines of WWE doing a show in Race's territory in Missouri and Hogan getting lippy causing Race to pull out a 45?
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Something along the lines of WWE doing a show in Race's territory in Missouri and Hogan getting lippy causing Race to pull out a 45?
I've heard a couple of different versions of that story. One of them did not involve Harley actually having a gun, but rather he was rumored to show up with one.
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I've heard a couple of different versions of that story. One of them did not involve Harley actually having a gun, but rather he was rumored to show up with one.
Harley Race was always one of the toughest..craziest guys around. Wouldn't surprise me one bit.